Finally rode into the Sierra mountains, mostly following Interstate 80 up to Dutch Flat and then out Drum Power House Rd:
39 miles of rolling up and down in the heat:
Easy tempo climbing.
I’m the tall dude that doesn’t look like a climber 
Wore my DeathRide jersey in honor of yesterday’s cancelled ride due to fires, and in case I forgot how to climb 
theme song: Love Rollercoaster (original by Ohio Players or cover by Red Hot Chili Peppers)